The a5 Architecture Series, edited by Berlin-based architect Casey Mathewson, is our new book series focusing on architecture, interiors, and landscapes in selected global metropolises. The a5 Series is planned for publication in the coming years to showcase the world of architecture in such diverse metropolitan cities as Los Angeles, Sao Paulo, Copenhagen, Shanghai, Berlin and Singapore. The series portrays the very best work done in the world’s creative capitals, and also focuses on visionary designs slated for construction over the coming years. Detailed working drawings are also included to enrich the contents and make the series even more relevant for all those interested in architecture and design.

a = Architecture
5 = examples from the past five year time period
a5 = Worldwide Documentary Series on premier Architecture of the past 5 years

Casey C.M. Mathewson studied architecture at the University of Oregon and the Stuttgart Technical University. In 1988, he founded mab – mathewson architektur berlin (www.ma-b.net), an institute devoted to building and research in architecture.The themes of his publications include human focus in architectural design, urban design in Germany, and the history of residential architecture.
Ann Videriksen established her own PR and Marketing firm in 1993 after filling that role in-house with architectural firms in Los Angeles and Copenhagen. She represents architecture firms in Los Angeles as a media and marketing consultant for her own firm Design Communication. She is a contributor to numerous magazines and books on architecture and design, an advisor to the Masters of Architecture lecture series at LACMA, and serves on the board of directors of the A+D Architecture and Design Museum L.A.